President Gerry opened the meeting at 07:30 and Peter shared some thoughts and inspiration.
Attendance:
29
Live
4
Zoom
0
Visiting Rotarians
2
Guests
1
Guest Speakers
36
Total
Guest Names: Tanya’s son and Liam Miller from Interact Announcements:
President Gerry announced that it is Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd and encouraged us to donate and support the Rotary Foundation. Our District has supported a large amount of grants over the past several years which positively impacts communities around the world.
Liam Miller provided updates from Interact. He also thanked folks for their support of his recent breakfast. Veterans Day breakfast will be from 9:00-11:00 at Bow High School on Veterans Day, November 11th.
Liam also provided an update on birdseed wreath sales. Birdseed wreath sale coming up. November 15th. 120 Wreaths to be made. He handed out flyers. If interested, e-mail lchaffe@bownet.org or cbarrett@bownet.org
Michele Fortin provided a general update on the Membership Committee.
Carol Niegisch - Auction update. We are drawing the raffle winner today. All tickets sold, but 5. About $10,000 has been bid on items thus far. Auction runs from November 6 – 9. The Old Town Hall will be open Friday evening so bidders can physically see auction items, try clothes on, etc. Chance to interact with fellow members, drinks and food. Spouses and others are welcome. 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
Matt Dodge - Reminded us about the pickup process for auction items. He encouraged us to promote the auction via Facebook.
Raffle was drawn at meeting. Winner is: Mridula Naik. Winner of $1,822.00! Congratulations to Mridular!
Sergeant at Arms: Tanya Frost
Birthdays: None
Fines:
Mike Gula had a picture without his pin.
Dave Scanlan, lots of TV time without his pin! He also acknowledged the great work done by NH and the Town of Bow for how the election process was handled.
Happy Bucks:
Matt Gatzke - Happy $5. He congratulated both Dave Scanlan and Peter Imse for the great work they did on the election. Matt recognized his dog, Penny, which he is watching for the past week. Penny took off during their walk for a long distance but knew enough to go home!
Ryan Anastasi - Happy $5. He reconnected with his friend Ben who just got married at Castle In the Clouds in Moultonborough. It was great for him to reconnect with his friends.
Peter Imse - Recognized the efforts of volunteers for our elections earlier this week.
Michele Fortin - She recently visited France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands with her 90 year-old mom.
Ben Kiniry - Was happy that Ken Moulton took care of his Rotary duties, i.e.. club set up, this week.
Tanya Frost - She visited another Rotary Club for a makeup, so she really appreciates how our Club operates. Tanya outdrove her boss in golf this week too!
Program:
Michele Fortin introduced Joyce Kimball. Joyce has served as the president of the Bow Garden Club. She is now on the NH Federation of Garden Clubs.
The Bow Garden Club was formed in 1964. She started with the club in 2001. The Club now has 80+ members. They are looking at taking on new projects, working with Town and with our Rotary Club. Bow Municipal Building is an area of focus, and the Old Town Hall as well. Every year, they maintain the Bow Rotary Park which is in the center of town. Town Gazebo Garden is maintained as well. Fundraisers are poinsettia sale in winter and flower sale in spring. They also maintain a Cancer Pink Ribbon Shaped area at the Memorial Field in Concord. They also have a pajama and book drive, which is happening now to be donated to children in need. Cost of maintaining Rotary Park and Town Gazebo is about $1300. Joyce really appreciates the support that our Rotary Club provides to the Garden Club.
President Gerry closed the meeting at 8:30 with a toast to Rotary the world over.
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